Yardbarker: Manny Ramirez

2010: More of the Same?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

So Joe Torre may be sticking around past next year &mdash guess he can't get enough of that "living hell." And, to the surprise of exactly no one, Manny Ramirez is returning for another season (and $20 million). 2010 is beginning to look a lot like 2009, especially when you consider that any savings from expiring contracts will likely be wiped out by raises, either through arbitration or new deals, for the team's younger players. Of course, this isn't necessarily a b...

Should the Dodgers Trade Juan Pierre?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:20:00 -0500

Now that Manny Ramirez is officially back with the Dodgers, it looks as though the Dodgers will look to trade Juan Pierre. Take it away, Dylan Hernandez:"With Ramirez back, the Dodgers can resume searching for a team to which they could deal outfielder Juan Pierre, who has two years and $18.5 million left on his contract. Colletti and his top assistants will head to Chicago for the general managers meetings, which start Monday."Everyone seems to be clamoring at the idea to trade Pie...

Elias Rankings for the 183 Potential MLB Free Agents

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:05:16 -0500

The Major League Baseball Players Association today released the Elias rankings for all 183 players that have been deemed to be "potential" free agents for the 2009-10 off-season. The term “potential” pertains to contract provisions with allow options, for either the player or club, to exercise. For example, Manny Ramirez is one such player. He exercised his player option for the 2010 to allow him to remain with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Some clubs have exercised options to release players. An example would be J.J. Putz with the New York Mets. The Elias rankings are important in determining draft pick compensation, should a player sign with another team (a player that files for free agency can resign with their former club. Case in point, Alex Rodriguez who resigned with the Yankees in 2007) Players are ranked as A, B, or no ranking what so ever. Clubs that sign a Type A free agent then give their 1st-round pick to the player’s former club. The exception would be unless the pick ranks within the top 15, in which case a 2ndround pick goes to the former club. That club also gets an extra pick between the first and second rounds. If a club loses a Type B free agent to another team, that club then gets an extra "sandwich" pick. The rankings are based upon player stats as collected by Elias. Select Read More to see the complete listing

Manny Being a Dodger

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:28:32 -0500

Manny Ramirez decided to take his 2010 option with the Dodgers: The team said Friday that the slugger exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010. His agent Scott Boras informed general manager Ned Colletti of the decision, which Ramirez had until this month to make. He could have exercised an out clause in the two-year, $45 [...]

Manny exercises option, will return to Dodgers

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:00:58 -0500

According to a report by SI.com, Manny Ramirez exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010 and will return to the Dodgers. The team said Friday that the slugger exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010. His agent Scott Boras informed Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti of the decision. Ramirez hit .290 with 19 home runs [...]

Manny Exercises Option; Returns for 2010 Season

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:41:53 -0500

Manny Ramirez wasted no time, announcing he will not opt out of his two-year contract so he can remain in the Dodgers’ fold for 2010. Agent Scott Boras confirmed the announcement. It was widely accepted that Manny would return, knowing that his value would be at its lowest after a year in which he was suspended [...]

MLB Trade Rumors: Manny Ramirez to be Traded?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:35:17 -0500

More photos » by Julie Jacobson - AP 11 days ago: Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez fouls the ball of his leg during the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship baseball series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) Browse more photos » Bob Keisser from the Long Beach Press Telegram reports that the Dodgers have b...

Manny's Back

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:01:00 -0500

(Get it? "Manny's back"?) Manny Ramirez will be back with the Dodgers in 2009, having exercised his option to return for the fee of $20M, according to True Blue LA / Jon Heyman's twitter feed. Man, I feel uncomfortable citing twitter feeds; however TBLA is pretty sound and I trust Eric Stephen. Let's hope it's the late-2008 era Manny, and not the late-2009 era Manny; however, given it's a contract year, he's a proud guy and he's coming off a...

Manny To Exercise Option, Return To Dodgers

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:53:25 -0500

In a move that is not much of a surprise, Manny Ramirez is going to exercise his $20 million option for 2010, and remain with the Dodgers. Just as in 2009, much of Manny's 2010 salary is deferred. Per our Dodger payroll worksheet (there is always a link on the right sidebar of the front page as well), here is the payout of Manny's salary: Year 2009 Salary 2010 Salary Total Salary 2009 $7,267,760 $7,267,760 2010 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 2011 $3,633,880 $3,333,333 $6,967,213 2012 $3,63...

Remember All Those Kids Dodger Fans Ruined By Signing Manny Ramirez?

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:41:00 -0500

Jamie McCourt, quoted in the LA Times on November 26, 2008: Would Dodgers fans react negatively if the team were to pay big money to free agents when the nation's economy is in sharp decline and many Americans are losing their jobs? That was the question posed by Dodgers President Jamie McCourt as she made an appearance with her husband, team owner Frank McCourt, Tuesday at an event where it was announced the club's charitable foundation would help build 42 youth fields around South...

Open Up The Manny Ramirez Criticism Floodgates

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:30:00 -0500

The Dodgers' losing Game 4 of the 2009 NLCS finally gave sportswriters across the country the opportunity to write that article they've had written for months, if not years: The Dodgers' downfall is due to Manny Ramirez. Bring out the lynch mobs, and let press room typewriters lead the way! At least Gene Wojciechowski positioned his ESPN.com column as one of encouragement, even praising Manny for his defensive play in the seventh inning that kept us in Game 4 in the first place b...

Why The Manny Ramirez Shower Incident Is A Good Thing

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:28:55 -0500

More photos » by Mark J. Terrill - AP The next shower for Manny Ramirez will be one of jeers, from Philadelphia fans as he rounds the bases with a home run Wednesday night. Browse more photos » It's funny to see what little things become big stories in the glaring spotlight of the postseason. The latest molehill to be made into a mountain is the Manny Ramirez shower incident. As Jonathan Br...

At-Game Recap: NLCS Game 1: Tough Loss, But Glorious Time (Phillies 8, Dodgers 6)

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:30:00 -0500

Orel is politely waiting for me to get off my butt and post thoughts and pictures from NLCS Game 1, which I attended Thursday night. But I'm having trouble uploading the crowning achievement of my digitally recorded memories, an in-the-crowd video of the Manny Ramirez two-run home run that brought us back to within one run and looked as if it was going to turn the game around (it didn't) as well as herald a resurgence for the less potent Ramirez (it hasn't). Alas, my dial-up inter...

Manny Ramirez / Casey Blake Golden Sombrero edition

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:42:40 -0500

More photos » by Gus Ruelas - AP Manny has lost his luster with four more strikeouts tonight and six in a row. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas) Browse more photos » While watching the fireworks light up the sky at Chavez Ravine it is a sad ending to a night I'd hoped to be a once in a lifetime event for me. This will probably be the only chance I would have had to witness a post season celebration but the Dodgers were unable to provide their own fireworks so they will have another g...